This document discusses changes of state and properties of matter. It defines physical properties as those observed without changing a substance's composition, and chemical properties as a substance's ability to undergo chemical changes. Physical changes alter a substance's appearance but not its composition, and include tearing, cutting, and changes between solid, liquid and gas states. Chemical changes form new substances, through processes like burning, rusting and cooking. The document also explains the different types of changes of state - melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation and boiling - and how they involve gaining or releasing energy during phase transitions.